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Friend Breakups 2
Season 7 Episode 20
In this "part 2" of our episodes on friend breakups, the teens explore the emotional dimensions of losing friends. How does it feel to be distant from someone you used to be so close to? What can we …
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Throwback Episode — Too Muchness
Season 7 Episode 19
Here at This Teenage Life, we've uncovered a phenomenon called "too muchness." It's a fear of being "too much" that can lead to self policing that holds us back from being our authentic selves. In th…
Published on 11 months ago
Throwback Episode — Comfort
Season 7 Episode 18
It's a tough time. Fires. Political turmoil. When we're at home and feeling sad, angry, or anxious, what are some strategies we use to comfort ourselves? In this re-release of one of our favorite epi…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
Processing Embarrassment
Season 7 Episode 17
Even though we all experience it, embarrassment is not a fun feeling. For some folks, they just want to disappear. For others, the embarrassment continues long after the moment is over, as they reliv…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
To Our Friends Affected by the LA Wildfires
Season 7 Episode 16
Sending our support to our friends affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles. We are here for you.
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Moving On
Season 7 Episode 15
As a teenager, it can feel like you are constantly moving on from things - hobbies, friends, schools, ways of thinking, and more. This can be exciting, but also sad or confusing. In this episode, the…
Published on 1 year ago
Navigating College Applications
Season 7 Episode 14
For folks applying to college in the United States, applications are almost due! This time can feel incredibly stressful and overwhelming, but having conversations with peers going through the same t…
Published on 1 year ago
"Boy" Culture and Friendship
Season 7 Episode 13
Cultivating friendships and authentic connection can serve as an antidote to loneliness and mental health challenges. How can we harness these skills in a society that prioritizes independence and r…
Published on 1 year ago
Exploring Masculinity and Mental Health
Season 7 Episode 12
Mental health stigma remains a major issue in combating loneliness and the mental health crisis, and research shows that men are significantly less likely to seek help. In this episode, sponsored by …
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Cooking, Baking, & Beyond
Season 7 Episode 11
Cooking, baking, and consuming delicious meals can be incredibly fulfilling acitvities, especially when they are shared with loved ones. To celebrate Thanksgiving next week in the United States, this…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago